Hall Johnson Choir

The Hall Johnson Choir is responsible for many of the greatest choir performances on stage and screen in the '30s and '40s. The group was formed by Hall Johnson -- arranger, composer, writer, and multi-instrumentalist -- in order to demonstrate the unique sense of rhythm and intensity that Afro-American culture could bring to a musical performance, an aspect he felt had been previously ignored by vocal groups utilizing what can best be described as standard white barbershop harmony. Johnson seems to have achieved nothing but success in this venture, the choir providing climact...